Where they stand
No sourced position or public action found for Abortion / life.
What they have done
No public action found for this issue.
NonpartisanCurrent official, not on 2026 ballot
David Vilaysing
Hays City Commissioner - current local official
This is a current-official accountability profile, not a 2026 ballot-candidate profile. The next expected election cycle for this local body is 2027, based on current local-cycle research.
Sources
30
linked public trail
Issues
9/14
with evidence
Records
13
documented items
Online
14
observations
Source mix
30 total
10 primary19 secondary1 social
Latest source access: May 20, 2026
Source TrailBackgroundWho They Are
David Vilaysing is profiled here for Hays City Commissioner as a nonpartisan incumbent/current official. The most consistent city-policy themes are water, housing, and cost discipline. Vilaysing calls the R9 water project important but not enough by itself, saying Hays needs both a secure near-term source and a permanent long-term answer. On housing, he talks ab... Hays Catholic Schools Advancement Director Announcement. These biography/status records are descriptive background only; no policy position is inferred from identity, faith, family, or associations.
- Party
- Nonpartisan
- Office
- Hays City Commissioner
- Occupation
- Owner of DXI Training Solutions; retired Hays Police Department sergeant
- Hometown
- Hays, Kansas
Issue overviewWhere They Stand on Big Issues
Position summary
Shown first when sourced
Dated actions
13 items on file
Online signals
14 observed
Where they stand
No sourced position or public action found for LGBT / gender / parental rights.
What they have done
No public action found for this issue.
Where they stand
No sourced position or public action found for Education / curriculum / schools.
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
TI
Candidate forum, Oct. 8, 2025: He proposed a Hays workforce development council connecting the city commission, local businesses, high schoo…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Where they stand
HaysPost: Officer on de-escalation training
What they have done
No public action found for this issue.
Where they stand
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review p...
What they have done
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review pet licensing fits the same pattern: small fee, staff time, police time, dispatch time, and whether a...
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
HA
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: On taxes, he said he did not think a mill levy increase was needed and wanted creative budgeting to remain rev…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
TI
Public comment, Sept. 12, 2025: At a revenue-neutral budget hearing, he said residents were "heavily taxed" and "burdened" and asked the cit…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
HA
2027 budget work session, Apr. 6, 2026: He challenged department heads to ask frontline staff for budget input because they can identify wha…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
TI
Tiger Media Network revenue-neutral budget, Sept. 12, 2025
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Where they stand
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review p...
What they have done
That conflict-management language also shows up in politics. At the October 2025 candidate forum, Tiger Media Network quoted him saying commissioners have to lead by example when conflict arises, or they have no business sitting in those seats. He proposed workforce collaboration among the city, local businesses, Hays High, and Fort Hays State University, and his early swearing-in comments praised department leaders, educators, health care professionals, civic groups, and the chamber as part of the city's backbone.
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review pet licensing fits the same pattern: small fee, staff time, police time, dispatch time, and whether a...
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
HA
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: On operations, he said the city should "go back to the people actually doing the jobs" and ask frontline emplo…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
TI
Candidate forum, Oct. 8, 2025: He said local leaders must model conflict management: "If we can't lead by example... we have no business bei…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Where they stand
No sourced position or public action found for Guns / Second Amendment.
What they have done
No public action found for this issue.
Where they stand
No sourced position or public action found for Immigration / border.
What they have done
No public action found for this issue.
Where they stand
That conflict-management language also shows up in politics. At the October 2025 candidate forum, Tiger Media Network quoted him saying commissioners have to lead by example when conflict arises, or they have no business sitting in those seats. He proposed workforce collaboration among the city, local businesses, Hays High, and Fort Hays State University, and his early swearing-in comments praised department leaders...
What they have done
That conflict-management language also shows up in politics. At the October 2025 candidate forum, Tiger Media Network quoted him saying commissioners have to lead by example when conflict arises, or they have no business sitting in those seats. He proposed workforce collaboration among the city, local businesses, Hays High, and Fort Hays State University, and his early swearing-in comments praised department leaders, educators, health care professionals, civic groups, and the chamber as part of the city's backbone.
Where they stand
What they have done
ILEETA Member: DXI Training Solutions LLC
HaysPost Candidate Q&A: David Vilaysing
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
Where they stand
Vilaysing's law-enforcement and training background is a major part of how he presents himself. His DXI Training Solutions site describes responsible conflict management for first responders, businesses, and individuals. In a February 2026 Hays Post story, he said de-escalation training is meant to make law enforcement, civilians, and everyone safer. He also emphasized self-control and emotional intelligence, arguin...
What they have done
ILEETA Member: DXI Training Solutions LLC
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review pet licensing fits the same pattern: small fee, staff time, police time, dispatch time, and whether a...
Vilaysing's law-enforcement and training background is a major part of how he presents himself. His DXI Training Solutions site describes responsible conflict management for first responders, businesses, and individuals. In a February 2026 Hays Post story, he said de-escalation training is meant to make law enforcement, civilians, and everyone safer. He also emphasized self-control and emotional intelligence, arguing that officers have to understand themselves before they can understand others.
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
HA
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: He said he had 22 years of combined Hays Police Department and military police experience and missed "giving b…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
HA
Pet licensing, Feb. 14, 2026: He asked city staff to research changes to pet licensing because many pets already have owner tags or microchi…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Where they stand
Hays Post: Water, retail, housing top issues
What they have done
Hays Post: Water, retail, housing top issues
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
HA
Election-night quote, Nov. 6, 2025: He said he was "a little surprised" and "very eager to get to work," and called water supply and afforda…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
HA
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: He described water and housing as the most pressing city issues and said Hays needs a secure water source, tra…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Where they stand
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review p...
What they have done
HaysPost Candidate Q&A: David Vilaysing
City of Hays City Commission
His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking office, he repeated that approach during 2026 budget discussions, challenging department heads to ask frontline staff what the city can stop doing, according to Hays Post. His February 2026 request to review pet licensing fits the same pattern: small fee, staff time, police time, dispatch time, and whether a...
Social/online observations
These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.
TI
Candidate forum, Oct. 8, 2025: He proposed a Hays workforce development council connecting the city commission, local businesses, high schoo…
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Where they stand
No sourced position or public action found for Environment / energy / land use.
What they have done
No public action found for this issue.
Actions and source trailActions and Decisions
This profile links 13 public items across 7 of the 14 issue areas. Examples include: Taxes / spending / debt: His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking offi... Economy / jobs / labor: His preferred governing style is bottom-up and operational. In the candidate Q&A, he said the city should talk to "the people actually doing the jobs" before deciding what is needed or not needed. After taking offic... Economy / jobs / labor: That conflict-management language also shows up in politics. At the October 2025 candidate forum, Tiger Media Network quoted him saying commissioners have to lead by example when conflict arises, or they have no bus... Health care / insurance / Medicaid: That conflict-management language also shows up in politics. At the October 2025 candidate forum, Tiger Media Network quoted him saying commissioners have to lead by example when conflict arises, or they... Public online activity is listed separately as context.
How to read this section
Dated actions appear here when a linked source supports them. Candidate statements, reporting, and public online activity are labeled where they appear.
- Abortion / life0 documented items
- LGBT / gender / parental rights0 documented items
- Education / curriculum / schools0 documented items, 1 online observation
- Religious liberty / church / civic morality0 documented items
- Taxes / spending / debt1 documented item, 4 online observations
- Economy / jobs / labor2 documented items, 2 online observations
- Guns / Second Amendment0 documented items
- Immigration / border0 documented items
- Health care / insurance / Medicaid1 documented item
- Election integrity / voting / courts2 documented items, 2 online observations
- Public safety / law enforcement / criminal justice3 documented items, 2 online observations
- Agriculture / rural economy / water1 documented item, 2 online observations
- Local governance / transparency / ethics3 documented items, 1 online observation
- Environment / energy / land use0 documented items
Faith affiliationWhere They Worship
No current church affiliation or explicit public faith statement was verified in reviewed sources.
Campaign financeDonor/Funding Information
Finance snapshot
Same as donorFunding: no online donor/funding detail was verified.
Reporting period
Most recent public filing reviewed
Source: Campaign Finance
Research trailSources
30 linked public sources
Open the complete source trail with every public URL used for this profile.
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Social/online observationsPublic Online Activity
14 public online items are tied to issue areas. Additional online activity is treated as context, not a policy position.
Candidate forum, Oct. 8, 2025: He proposed a Hays workforce development council connecting the city commission, local businesses, high school administrators, and FHSU administrators. Source: Tiger Media Network.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: On taxes, he said he did not think a mill levy increase was needed and wanted creative budgeting to remain revenue neutral. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Public comment, Sept. 12, 2025: At a revenue-neutral budget hearing, he said residents were "heavily taxed" and "burdened" and asked the city to provide relief if possible. Source: Tiger Media Network.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
2027 budget work session, Apr. 6, 2026: He challenged department heads to ask frontline staff for budget input because they can identify what the city does not need to do. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Tiger Media Network revenue-neutral budget, Sept. 12, 2025
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: On operations, he said the city should "go back to the people actually doing the jobs" and ask frontline employees what is needed and not needed. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Candidate forum, Oct. 8, 2025: He said local leaders must model conflict management: "If we can't lead by example... we have no business being up here in those seats." Source: Tiger Media Network.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Election-night quote, Nov. 6, 2025: He said he was "a little surprised" and "very eager to get to work," and called water supply and affordable housing top issues. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Hays Post election follow-up, Nov. 6, 2025
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: He said he had 22 years of combined Hays Police Department and military police experience and missed "giving back to my community." Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Pet licensing, Feb. 14, 2026: He asked city staff to research changes to pet licensing because many pets already have owner tags or microchips, and said it could save city staff, police, and dispatch time. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Election-night quote, Nov. 6, 2025: He said he was "a little surprised" and "very eager to get to work," and called water supply and affordable housing top issues. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Candidate Q&A, Oct. 25, 2025: He described water and housing as the most pressing city issues and said Hays needs a secure water source, transparency on R9 progress, and housing options for low- to medium-income residents. Source: Hays Post.
Public activity only; not a policy position.
Candidate forum, Oct. 8, 2025: He proposed a Hays workforce development council connecting the city commission, local businesses, high school administrators, and FHSU administrators. Source: Tiger Media Network.
Public activity only; not a policy position.